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Updated January 12, 2024·
If budget is a primary concern, the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 offers an affordable option for general use such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. However, if you engage in 3D tasks, machine learning, gaming, or intensive engineering software, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, while more expensive, provides better performance that could significantly enhance your experience. The Aorus typically has higher-end components suitable for demanding tasks. On the flip side, the Dell's battery life may be longer, and it's more portable due to its smaller size. The Gigabyte's larger size and likely shorter battery life make it less convenient for travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3530
- Good portability
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers superior gaming performance because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 300Hz, compared to the Dell Inspiron 15 3530's Intel Iris Xe graphics and 120Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the Aorus 17G's better CPU and higher screen quality, including brightness and color space coverage, contribute to a more immersive and responsive gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
6.9
7.8
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is only fair.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 is equipped with a capable processor and integrated graphics suitable for engineering tasks, but the Gigabyte Aorus 17G offers a more powerful processor and a high-end dedicated graphics card which is better for demanding design software and workloads. While both laptops have ample screen quality and size, the Aorus 17G excels with higher brightness and color coverage, making it preferable for detailed visual work, but it is heavier and less portable compared to the lighter Dell Inspiron 15 3530.
Screen Quality
6.6
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
220.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 offers adequate clarity, brightness, and resolution for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, but it may not display colors as vibrantly as needed for detailed engineering work or provide the smooth visuals required for gaming due to lower refresh rates. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G, with its higher resolution and brightness, delivers sharper and more vibrant images that can benefit engineers in seeing finer details and produce more accurate colors, yet for gaming, the lower refresh rate holds back its ability to render fast-paced action smoothly. For 3D work and gaming, the refresh rate is crucial to avoid motion blur and screen tearing, making both laptops less ideal for those specific uses.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has good portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.2
7.4
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$722
$2,329
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has a price of $722 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.4
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
220.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both good for general use.
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 features a mid-range processor and integrated graphics, making it suitable for general tasks, while mindful of battery life and portability, conducive for everyday carry and use. Conversely, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, with a high-end processor and dedicated graphics, addresses performance-intensive activities but at the expense of heavier weight and reduced battery life, catering to users who prioritize power over portability.
Content Creation
7.3
7.5
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Dell Inspiron 15 3530 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.2
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Dell Inspiron 15 3530 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
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How the Dell Inspiron 15 3530 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Inspiron 15 3530 | Gigabyte Aorus 17G |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$722 | $2,329 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.3'' x 0.65'' | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.64 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.11" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.25" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-1335U | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 41 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 220 nits | 282 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
About Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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